Francis Ichaba

FRANCIS OMACHONU ICHABA DEFI BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST-| - | Nigerian | 1999-07 | Nigerian | Male PROFILE SUMMARY Business Development & Partnerships Lead with 4+ years driving growth in Web3/DeFi and tech ecosystems. Excel at full-cycle deal-making— from cold outreach to signed integrations—while aligning tokenomics and incentives for win-win outcomes. Proven in building trusted relationships with protocols, exchanges, wallets, VCs, and KOLs. Combine strong communication and consistent execution with Agile project coordination to deliver partnerships on time in fast-moving early-stage and scaling teams. Proficient in modern BD stacks (CRM, on-chain analytics, lead tools) and Agile workflows (Jira, Scrum, sprint planning). PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE DeFi Growth Consultant, (Contract) Closed 30+ strategic partnerships with wallets, DEXs, chains & market makers. Data-driven – uses Dune, DefiLlama, Nansen, on-chain footprints to back recommendations. Maintained a network of decision makers- direct lines to wallets, chains, VCs, market makers, KOL agencies, Marketers. Led and closed multi-figure funding and presale rounds. 2022 – Present • • • • The Maker, CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER -DeFi Liquidity Provider.(Themaker.io) Led lead generation and conversion in potential clients with outreach campaigns. Coordinated internal teams to ensure timely responses and clear information flow for clients. Supported partners with onboarding, documentation, and post-partnership follow-up. Led funding rounds for startup projects (six figure deals) Sealed multiple tier 1 partnerships with audit firms, venture capitals, launchpads, Marketing firms 2024 TradeFi.bot, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/PARTNERSHIPS - AI driven automated trading technology platform for crypto/DeFi (TradeFi.bot) Communicated with institutional and individual clients, providing updates and explanations on platform features. Sourced marketing partners and clients on international levels. Ensured all communication was clear, professional, and responsive. 2024 PowerSwap Meta, GROWTH MANAGER - Revolutionary project that combines the exciting possibilities of the metaverse and real economic power. Interacted with users and partners to resolve questions about liquidity, token swaps, and campaign participation. Supported marketing campaigns and ensured clear communication between the team and community members. Grew Twitter from 0 to over 2.5k with outreach campaign in a few days. 2023 • • • • • • • • • • • Coinstore Exchange, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 2023 -Leading Global Cryptocurrency Exchange.(coinstore.com) Built and maintained relationships with project teams. Provided market research to guide go-to-market planning for early stage projects Connected with KOLs, and executed marketing campaigns on a top Asia-Pacific crypto platform supporting 500+ tokens with millions in daily volume. Assisted in client onboarding and addressed listing-related questions. • • • • Sentinel Al, Solus Finance, XAlpha Al, PROJECT AMBASSADOR/HUNTER Worked closely with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth communication and project satisfaction. Closed high value institutional deals and partnerships (over 50 partnerships for Xalpha ai). Provided partners with necessary information, updates, and coordination support. Contributed to community engagement and post-collaboration follow-ups. 2023 TYPE AI (typeai.live), BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE -AI bot for conversational blockchain interactions on Telegram. Sourced and closed tier 1 partners within the Ecosystem. Got promoted after a week due to my results. Drove user engagement and visibility. 2023 • • • • • • • INTRACT (intract.io), BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE 2023 -Web3 platform offering "Learn & Earn" quests for interactive campaigns, education, and rewards like XP, tokens, NFTs, and airdrops. Identified and secured Web3 projects and brands for platform integration. Maintained engagement with partners to optimize campaigns and rewards. • • EDUCATION Post Graduate Diploma Human Resource Management, Institute of humanitarian and Disaster Management 2023 – 2024 B.Sc. Sociology, Prince Audu Abubakar University 2016 – 2021 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Relationship Building & Closing Crypto / DeFi/ Web3 Understanding CRM & Documentation Tools Analytical Thinking & Detail Orientation Ecosystem Mapping Team Collaboration & Process Coordination Empathy & Clear Written Communication PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP Institute of Management Leadership and Productivity Development, Training Focus: • Leadership Beyond the Norm. • Business integrity and Organizational Culture. • Business Communication. • Manpower and Talent Management-cum Human Resource Management. • Contemporary Market Strategy. • Corporate and Portfolio Management. • Research and Creativity. • Health, Safety and Workplace Environment. 2023 COURSES Emotional Intelligence for professionals, The Ladder Back Down 2023 AGILE METHODOLOGY, COGNIZANT 2023 PROJECT MANAGEMENT, ACCENTURE/CBRE DATA ANALYSIS FOR DECISION MAKERS, BCGX AGILE METHODS, JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 2025